JoAnn Sittenauer

JoAnn Sittenauer, 85, Topeka, died on September 23, 2024, following complications from surgery. JoAnn was born September 14, 1939, in Bendena KS, to Joseph and Josephine Domann Miller. She graduated from Bendena High School in 1957. JoAnn then worked for Dr. Scimeca DDS as a dental assistant. She left her professional career when she started a family with her husband. All of her life, JoAnn was a dedicated mother and grandmother as well as a faithful servant, volunteering countless hours at the V.A. Hospital, Let’s Help, and her church. JoAnn married George Sittenauer on September 30, 1961, at St. Benedict’s Church in Bendena. They celebrated over 61 years of marriage. Together they had three sons, Curt (Jill), Bob (Susan), and Brett, all of Topeka. They have five grandchildren, Jake (Sara), Olathe, Will (Taylor), Derby, Jackson, Providence RI, Katherine, Lawrence and Joe, Wichita. In addition, they had five great-grandchildren, Isaac (deceased), Claire, Camryn, Caroline, and Whit. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband George, her parents, mother and father-in-law Matt and Elizabeth Sittenauer, siblings and in-laws, Genevieve and Ora Mehan, Henrietta and Del Fortney, Esther and Johnny Saxton, Al Bartkoski, Donna Miller, Paul Harris, Charlie and Mary Sittenauer, Gene and Darlene Sittenauer, Ken Sittenauer, Angela and Gene Hegarty. JoAnn is survived by siblings and in-laws, Gene and Shirley Miller, Georgia Hampton, Ray and Theresa Miller, Alveria Bartkoski, Alfred and Pat Miller, Don Miller, Bettie and Bob Albers, Mary Kay Harris, Judy and Jim Curtis, Teresa Sittenauer, and 72 nieces and nephews. All services will be at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, in Topeka. Visitation will be Monday, September 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Rosary will be prayed on Tuesday, October 1, at 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Private burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison KS or Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church in Topeka and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. JoAnn’s family thanks the wonderful caregivers at Aldersgate Village Assisted Living, Midland Care, and the KU St Francis ICU staff. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com

JoAnn Sittenauer

September 14, 1939 - September 23, 2024